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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.42, 708.82 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.42, 708.82 and 241.37 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.42 : 708.82 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.42/708.82 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.42x = 708.82 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.42x = 171,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,087.88/472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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